Lorenzo de' Medici OBJECTIVE ·To pursue a policy of maintaining both peace and a balance of power between the northern Italian states and of keeping the other major European states like France and the Holy Roman Empire's Habsburg rulers out of Italy. EXPERIENCE ·Many important diplomatic missions when still a youth. These included trips to Rome to meet with the pope and other important religious and political figures. ·Diplomat, politician and patron of scholars, artists, and poets. ·Personally traveled toNaples to resolve the crisis ofpower struggles among the Milanese ruling family. ·Maintained good relations with SultanMehmed IIof theOttoman Empire. EDUCATION ·Tutored by Gentile Becchi (Diplomat) INTERESTS ·Jousting ·Hawking ·Hunting ·Horse breeding ·Arts ·Politics
OBJECTIVE
· To pursue a policy of maintaining both peace and a balance of power between the northern Italian states and of keeping the other major European states like France and the Holy Roman Empire's Habsburg rulers out of Italy.
EXPERIENCE
· Many important diplomatic missions when still a youth. These included trips to Rome to meet with the pope and other important religious and political figures.
· Diplomat, politician and patron of scholars, artists, and poets.
· Personally traveled to Naples to resolve the crisis of power struggles among the Milanese ruling family.
· Maintained good relations with Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire.
EDUCATION
· Tutored by Gentile Becchi (Diplomat)
INTERESTS
· Jousting
· Hawking
· Hunting
· Horse breeding
· Arts
· Politics